The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 33,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72.1 in
Width
71.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
187.7 in
Length
187.8 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3382 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.52 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
B8
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
175 hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
51 mpg
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
946 mi
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
946 mi
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data